Lucky's Last Chance

First thing I will say is that I thought the staff was wonderful.  They were friendly, helpful and great at their jobs!  The jalapeno mac and cheese was also very tasty.  Unfortunately, the burgers that everyone else is raving about were not very good.  The toppings were good and clever, but the burger patty itself tasted like if came out of the freezer.  It had no flavor of it's own and was dry.  What's worse is that my husband ordered a hot dog and became ill.  I have been living with this man for 7 years and can tell you he has an iron stomach.  Maybe this was an off night for the food, but it is not a risk we are willing to take.

This place just so happens to rule. I was nervous about ordering the peanut butter, jelly and bacon cheeseburger but it was recently named the best burger in Philly. I loved it! Wow. If I go back it will be the Greek burger. Prices are also very fair for what you get. Also liked the atmosphere and the staff was nice. Hipster meets 50s diner.

Lucky's is hands down the BEST bar in Manyaunk.  It's beer selection is amazing and the atmosphere is a huge relief from the college themed dance parties that are found at most of the local bars on Main St.  The bartenders are always ridiculously nice and they know the beers really well.  For ex: I will order something I know I like and then ask for a recommendation and 100% of the time, I like the beer they suggest.  It's nice going to a bar where the people working there appreciate what they are serving rather than someone that just wants to make money slinging bud lights and cheap vodka drinks.  

Also, during the Manayunk strEat festival, my husband, friends, myself and my 8 month old stopped in for a drink.  Granted, it was mid afternoon but we didn't feel awkward having our baby in the bar.  We probably wouldn't take him there after 6 but it's nice that they were still accommodating when family friendly isn't their specialty.

80% of the time - when I go out on Main St., this is my go-to bar.  The other 20% of the time, I am just getting a happy hour special somewhere else and still wind up there later in the night.